Top rated Japanese restaurants in Honolulu

Experience the best that Honolulu has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 71 places from Japanese restaurant category.

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Ahi & Roll
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 I buy take outs at its Fort Street address. The food & people here deserve an excellent grade, the food being nicely prepared, tasty & plenty and the people fast & friendly. The person in front greets you always with the right attitude & smile. Plus, it has extended hours too to stay open. Yes, I wh...
$$ $$
4.80 (91 reviews)
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Hanale by Islander Sake Brewery
Japanese restaurant
👍 $120 for a sushi omakase experience plus BYOB is honestly a great price for an 18-coursed meal. Hanale is very unique for the Downtown Honolulu area and it has been on my radar for quite some time! The original location in Kaka'ako specialized in house made sake with food pairings but this restauran...
4.80 (71 reviews)
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Maguro Brothers Hawaii Chinatown
Seafood restaurant
Simple & snug counter serve providing market-fresh takes on poke bowls inside Kekaulike Market.
$$ $$
4.70 (655 reviews)
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Golden Pork Tonkotsu Ramen Bar
Japanese restaurant
Japanese noodles & small plates served with sake & beer in a comfortable setting.
$$ $$
4.70 (567 reviews)
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Nami Kaze Hawaii
Japanese restaurant
👍 First visit to Nami Kaze. It is at Pier 38 where Uncle fish restaurant used to be. Big open kitchen, Sushi bar area. Serving Izakaya style Japanese food with twist. We ordered cauliflower / broccoli appetizer, Salmon and the shrimp burger with generous amount of fries. As they are not aiming for...
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4.70 (292 reviews)
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Hi One Sushi
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Great people and great atmosphere. I come here a couple of times a week now. The poke bowls are fresh with fresh veggies. Course A comes with udon, nigiri and a small poke salad. Great meal for when you’re hungry and want variety.
4.70 (78 reviews)
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Irifune Restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Casual, kitschy joint for island Japanese eats, including poke & stir fry, plus ice cream crepes.
$$ $$
4.70 (61 reviews)
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Teruya's Andagi
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Great bentos and andagi! Loved my shrimp tempura roll/onigiri thing 😅 For some reason, their fried chicken was one my favorites on the island even though it is not crispy anymore... Just come get a bento, you won't regret it. Very nice people too
$ $$$
4.70 (35 reviews)
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Musubi Cafe IYASUME
Japanese restaurant
Food joint specializing in rice balls, luncheon meat, and sushi to go.
$ $$$
4.60 (675 reviews)
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Menya le Nood
Ramen restaurant
Chill, red-hued eatery featuring ramen, gyoza & Japanese small plates plus beer, sake & wine.
$$ $$
4.60 (388 reviews)
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Sushi ii
Sushi restaurant
Inventive rolls, deep-fried fish & an omakase menu offered in an unassuming strip-mall nook.
$$ $$
4.60 (384 reviews)
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Teishoku Restaurant
Japanese restaurant
👍 Just got off the plane and wanted some real food before heading to the North Shore and we were lucky to find this place along the way. The service was friendly and food was very good. Especially liked the Butterfish and Tempura. Conveniently located in a plaza with a grocery store next door to s...
$$ $$
4.60 (345 reviews)
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Utage Restaurant & Lounge
Japanese restaurant
Regional Japanese dishes plus combo platters & daily specials available for dine-in or takeaway.
$$ $$
4.60 (244 reviews)
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Nanzan Giro Giro
Japanese restaurant
Modern, minimalist Japanese choice with an inventive omakase menu, open kitchen & counter seating.
4.60 (219 reviews)
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Chiba-ken
Sushi restaurant
Intimate eatery showcasing an extensive sushi bar selection, plus grilled & fried Japanese dishes.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.1K reviews)
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Yakiniku restaurant
👍 It’s a fun place if you have the time. A little off the main strip and the environment was a little rough around the edges, but the staff were aces and cooking your own food at the table was fun for all. The number of menus and options was a bit overwhelming but the staff walked us through everythin...
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4.50 (980 reviews)
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Maguro Brothers Hawaii Waikiki
Japanese restaurant
Basic counter-service kitchen offering a wide variety of poke and sashimi for takeout only.
$$ $$
4.50 (930 reviews)
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Tanaka of Tokyo West
Japanese restaurant
Japanese teppanyaki-style eatery where chefs prepare steak & seafood at tableside grills.
$$$ $
4.50 (797 reviews)
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 This is a famous chain Japanese BBQ place which only offers all you can eat option in Hawaii. We have gotten the supreme AYCE for 45 per person at lunch and we could recommend this again. You will want to first clear out all the limited options. Kaubi was by far the best with the secret pot came i...
$$ $$
4.50 (656 reviews)
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Genius Lounge Japanese Sake Bar & Dining
Izakaya restaurant
Hip 3rd-floor hangout with a cozy patio offering a range of Japanese-inspired fare & cocktails.
$$ $$
4.50 (521 reviews)
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